Knoxville, Tennessee, Location: Knoxville, Tennessee | Employment: Full-time, Hybrid Option About the Opportunity Our client, an established East Tennessee law firm, is seeking an attorney with 5+ years or more of experience to join its real estate practice. The immediate focus is real estate litigation, with opportunities to support transactions, development, and land use matters over time. The firm serves individual and business clients and offers a collaborative culture, direct client relationships, and a path toward partnership. The attorney will independently manage cases from initial investigation through trial and appeal. Matters include quiet-title actions, deed and title disputes, homeowners association issues, restrictive covenants, property-line disputes, and other real estate claims. Key Responsibilities

Manage all stages of real estate litigation, including case investigation, legal analysis, strategy, discovery, settlement, trial, and appeals. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, agreements, proposed orders, and appellate briefs; conduct legal research and prepare case reports. Prepare for and handle depositions, mediations, hearings, trials, and oral arguments at the motion, trial, and appellate levels. Maintain direct client contact, explain legal options, and provide timely updates throughout each matter. Manage an active caseload, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with attorneys across the firm. Contribute to real estate transactions, development, and land use matters as experience and practice needs allow.

Culture and Career Growth The firm values work-life balance and an open-door environment. Attorneys are encouraged to bill approximately 1,500-1,800 hours annually, without a formal minimum billing requirement. New hires may enter the partnership track immediately, with potential equity consideration for experienced attorneys. Partner compensation places substantial weight on work product and performance. Qualifications

D. from an accredited law school and an active Tennessee law license in good standing. 5+ years of legal practice with substantive real estate litigation experience, including handling matters through trial and appeal. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, courtroom, and client communication skills; ability to independently manage cases and client relationships. Sound judgment, professionalism, initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to responsive client service. Transactional, development, or land use experience is helpful. Candidates from in-house developer roles with relevant litigation experience are welcome. Available benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; paid parking; and participation in a profit-sharing retirement plan. The role is based in Knoxville. Hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.